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Panasonic VIERA TC-L32U3 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)

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Technical Details

Size: 32-Inch
  • It has IPS Alpha Panel
  • It has VIERA Image Viewer.
  • It has black panel
  • It has Game Mode.
  • It has VIERA Image Viewer
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  • Product Dimensions: 30.7 x 8.2 x 20.9 inches ; 22.1 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 28.7 pounds
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
  • ASIN: B004M8SC92
  • Item model number: TC-L32U3
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,019 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Size: 32-Inch

Amazon.com Product Description

(March 2011)

Advanced 1080p technology for TV lovers. VIERA U3 Series LCD HDTVs provide a hi-definition 1080p display for your favorite digital photos, movies, video games and TV shows.

TC-L32U3
VIERA Image Viewer

Equipped with an SD card slot, VIERA makes it easy to view full-HD photos and motion images that you shot yourself. Simply insert the SD memory card into the slot, and you're ready to view your photos and full-HD videos on the big screen. You can make your slide shows even more impressive by adding background music and attractive frames. With VIERA's big screen and superb image quality, family and friends will love sharing your memories.

Game Mode

Games are much more fun when there's no lag in operation. VIERA automatically chooses settings that provide the optimal image, so you get super-fast response and no delays. Even dark scenes with delicately rendered details are beautiful and easy to see.



IPS
Viera Link


Fine Black Panel

Delivers a 178° wide viewing angle for bright and clear images from virtually anywhere in the room.

One Remote Controls Them All

VIERA Link interlinks the operation of a variety of AV devices, so you can operate them all using only the VIERA remote control. Setup is easy simply connect the compatible devices to each other via HDMI cables















Key Specifications

  • Series: U3
  • Screen type: LCD
  • Screen size: 31.5 inches
  • Native resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Contrast ratio: 20,000:1
  • Filter: Fine Black Panel
  • HDTV display capability: 1080p, 1080i, 720p
  • EDTV display capability: 480p
  • Speakers: 2 full range, 20W total power, Surround Sound Capable
  • Image viewer: JPEG playback
  • Aspect control:480i/p: Full, Just, 4:3, Zoo1080i/p: Full, H-Fill, Just, 4:3, Zoom
  • Optional wall-mounting bracket: TY-WK3L2RW
  • Multi-lingual menu: English/Spanish/French
  • Energy Star qualified: Yes

Connections

  • HDMI: 3 (1 side)
  • Component (Y, PB, PR): RCA x 1 (common with Composite)
  • Composite A/V: 2 (1 side); each with audio input
  • PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1
  • Digital audio output: 1 (5.1 ch)

Dimensions

  • TV with stand: 20.9" X 30.7" X 8.2" (H x W x D); 22.1 pounds
  • TV without stand: 22.1" X 19.9" X 3.4" (H x W x D); 19.9 pounds
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Panasonic 2011 LCD HDTV Comparison

Series:
DT30
D30
E30
E3
U30
U3
X30
C3
C30
Models:
Panel Type
IPS Alpha LED LCD
IPS Alpha LED LCD
IPS Alpha LED LCD
IPS Alpha LED LCD
IPS LCD
IPS Alpha LCD
IPS LCD
LCD
IPS Alpha LED LCD
HD 720p
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--
--
--
--
--
Full HD 1080p
--
--
--
3D Ready
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Filter
Clear Panel
Clear Panel
Clear Panel
Fine Black Panel
Fine Black Panel
Fine Black Panel
Fine Black Panel
Fine Black Panel
Fine Black Panel
Moving Picture Resolution
1080 Lines
900 Lines
900 Lines
300 Lines
900 Lines
300 Lines
300 Lines
300 Lines
300 Lines
VIERA Connect
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--
--
--
--
--
--
Easy IPTV
--
--
--
--
--
--
DLNA
--
--
--
--
Wireless LAN
Ready
Ready
Ready
Ready
--
--
Ready
--
--
Ethernet
--
--
--
--
HDMI
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
Component (Y/Pb/Pr)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Composite A/V
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Digital Audio Output
Optical
Optical
Optical
Optical
Optical
Optical
Optical
Optical
Optical
PC (DSub)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
USB 2.0 Port
3
3
2
2
--
--
1
--
--
JPEG Playback
MP3 Playback
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MPEG Video Playback
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What's in the Box

Panasonic U3 series LCD HDTV, removable stand, remote control (with batteries), operating instructions

Product Description

Advanced 1080p technology for TV lovers. VIERA U3 Series LCD HDTVs provide a hi-definition 1080p display for your favorite digital photos, movies, video games and TV shows. Equipped with an SD card slot, VIERA makes it easy to view full-HD photos and motion images that you shot yourself. Simply insert the SD memory card into the slot, and you're ready to view your photos and full-HD videos on the big screen. You can make your slide shows even more impressive by adding background music and attractive frames. With VIERA's big screen and superb image quality, family and friends will love sharing your memories.


 

Customer Reviews

68 Reviews
5 star:
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4 star:
 (20)
3 star:
 (2)
2 star:
 (3)
1 star:
 (3)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.3 out of 5 stars (68 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great TV and Yeah - it absolutely works with a PC, April 30, 2011
This review is from: Panasonic VIERA TC-L32U3 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Electronics)
This TV hooked up to my PC's HDMI port without problems, and produces a crystal-clear, sharp picture. For people complaining about 'halos' around screen fonts etc., turn down the 'sharpness' setting in the picture settings. If you have overscan issues and the edges of the screen appear cut off, switch to 'HDMI2' mode in the settings and your screen will display properly.
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful TV and Monitor, August 12, 2011
This review is from: Panasonic VIERA TC-L32U3 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Electronics)
Wanted, if possible, to get a display device to be both a HD television and a great monitor. This would satisfy the want to have both in a small study. I am an avid photographer using very high resolutions with high end Nikon cameras. Also do HD video (1080p & AVCHD) as well. Needed to get a display to handle editing for both. Definitely wanted a monitor with an IPS panel to assist with very good color, better viewing angles, etc. Looked at the LG's (hit or miss IPS panel in some of the 32"), Samsung's (not an ISP panel), etc., as well. Went to several local AV stores in the local area and was able to see many of the models I was interested in. Hands down this Panasonic was the standout of the 32 inchers! Made the purchase several days later and connected everything up yesterday. All connections were as simple as could be. On HDMI1, I connected the Comcast HD cable box. Excellent picture right at the start (after going into the picture menu and turning the C.A.T.S to the "OFF" position). Color, sharpness, brightness, contrast, etc., were fantastic. At this time, have no reason to adjust this input.

Now, for the computer part. Powered down all devices, then connected my HP HPE 390t with the 1.8GB nVidia Geforce GTX 260 video card with an HDMI out to the HDMI2 input on the Panasonic. Powered both TV and HP computer back up. WOW...as the computer began to load, the color, fidelity, etc of the windows blue intro screen was fantastic as was the HDTV portion when I first turned on the cable. After logging in, my screen background photo (photo of wife and I in front of a glacier and mountain in Alaska) just blew me away. No other monitor I have had (and its been several) since 2008 (date of our trip and photo), was able to display it so well. NOW comes the important part. This TC-L32U3 DOES handel the PC very, very well, but a few minor adjustments needed to be made: 1)the computer displayed the background larger than the TV screen size. NO problem. Went into Windows 7 control panel and made sure the video card was set at 1920 X 1080, the refresh rate at 60Hz, and color depth at 32 bit. ALL was good there. Next went into the TV's menu and did the following: using the TV's remote, I entered the picture mode; scrooled down to "Aspect adjustments" and hit enter; left the "Screen format" at "Full", but adjusted the "HD size" to "Size 2". Pure Magic!!! The PC now displayed the correct resolution beautifully!!! NO issues. 2.)At the advice of another reviewer, I did knock down the sharpness alittle, but not sure I needed to it, because I saw NO issue with being able to read the text, being already sharp and clear. Just keep in mind that this is not a high end monitor only, but on this 32", it is very good. 3.)I also adjusted TV's "Black level" to "Dark" (just my preference).

I now use these minor changes on both HDMI1 and HDMI2 inputs. I also kept the pictue in "Standard" mode, which I have hardly ever done on many past TVs. Always had to adjust them to get more vibrant color, etc. Not with this set. The "Standard" was exceptional right out of the box (again, you have to turn the C.A.T.S to off, so your room lighting is not the changing the brightness on you). Have NO intention of calibrating at this time (I do have a calibrater stored some where).

On page 38 of the owners/operation manual, Panasonic puts in the disclaimer, "use with a PC is not assumed". That is probably true in some respects. You apparently have to have compatible equipment. If you try this display, you will not be disappointed. But the PC's video card must be compatible. Excellent display on both my HD cable and PC inputs.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Geat Tv, April 6, 2011
This review is from: Panasonic VIERA TC-L32U3 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Electronics)
This tv is awesome!! ..I waited for the new "alpha panel" ( as stated by cnet and is used on higher end tvs) rather than panasonics old lcd panel; and it is worth the wait!! The colors are NOT washed out as one reviewer stated and are very good..The screen is a BIT slightly draker but that brings out the color better in my opinion ... They even improved on the angle viewing so its not faded looking from the sides...My friend brought one to. I think the last reviewer got a bad one.. There are good reviews on this unit from cnet and best buy and even the first person on this page said so minus pc hookup thou...Way to go panasonic!!!
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